Kenya cabinet: William Ruto gives key portfolios to Raila Odinga's allies

The opposition has been given key portfolios, as the president tries to quell anti-government protests.

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He gave four posts to the opposition - including the powerful finance and energy ministries.

This is the first time the opposition will serve in government since Mr Odinga took up the post of prime minister in then-President Mwai Kibaki's cabinet in 2008.

Mr Ruto's decision comes as he faces the biggest crisis of his presidency, with young people taking to the streets to demand his resignation under the hashtag #RutoMustGo.

In an address to the nation, Mr Ruto said he had consulted extensively on forming a "broad-based government" that would spearhead a "transformational agenda" to make Kenya a "better, more just and prosperous" nation.

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